TERM INSTRUCTOR - ELECTRICAL PROGRAMS POOL

Position Summary

The Electrician Program Instructor is responsible for providing classroom instruction, distance learning instruction, and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the field of Electrical Trades. The Instructor will teach courses related to the core skills used by electricians in residential and commercial settings.

Required Qualifications

• Successful college teaching experience is required.
• Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.
• Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to insure course content and objectives are met.
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
• Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.
• Basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
• Associate’s degree in the discipline.
• Five (5) years industry related work experience.
• OR - Ten (10) years of work experience in the electrical trades field.
• An action plan to complete an Associate’s degree within 36 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful teaching or vocational training experience.
• Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas).
• Industry related Certifications such as a Master Electrician License, State of Texas.
• NCCER Instructor Training

Job Duties

• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning.
• Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students’ work and the possibility of improvement.
• Assist in academic advising of declared majors.
• Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.
• Participate in the self-evaluation process.
• Establish goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the Department Chair.
• Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities.
• Serve on committees.
• Accept special assignments occasionally.
• Participate in scheduled institutional activities which include convocation and graduation ceremonies.
• Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings.
• Participate in College-related activities such as registration and selection of faculty.
• Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards.
• Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities.
• Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar.
• Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.